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General| Camcorder Type | Digital |
|---|---|
| Recording Media | MiniDV |
| Image Sensor | CCD |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/4 inch |
| Optical Zoom | 10x |
| Digital Zoom | 500x |
| LCD Screen Size | 2.5 inches |
| Audio Recording Format | PCM |
| Battery | Lithium-ion |
| Effective Pixels | 800, 000 pixels |
| Viewfinder | Color |
| Video Recording Format | DV (Digital Video) |
| Interface | IEEE 1394 (FireWire), USB |
Essential safety guidelines for operation, power cords, and fuse replacement.
Initial steps for camera setup, including charging, inserting tape, and powering on.
Identification and function of the camera's buttons, dials, and external connectors.
Guidance on using AC adapter, battery, and optional car charger for powering the device.
How to adjust and use the viewfinder and LCD screen for optimal viewing.
Guide to accessing and operating the camera's menu for settings and functions.
Procedures for setting the internal clock and replacing the backup battery.
Steps to start, pause, and finish recording video in Camera Mode.
Using the video light, selecting LP mode, and configuring audio recording quality.
Taking still pictures, including progressive and continuous photoshot options.
Using optical zoom, digital zoom, and the image stabilizer function.
Applying Cinema Mode, Colour Night View, and Backlight Compensation for recording.
Using Programme AE modes like Sports, Portrait, Low Light, Spotlight, and Surf/Snow.
Adjusting white balance manually or using automatic modes for natural colours.
Adjusting shutter speed and iris for exposure control in manual modes.
Manually focusing the lens and applying various digital effects during recording.
Using Wipe, Mix, and Picture-in-Picture effects for scene transitions and overlays.
Playing back recorded scenes and adjusting the sound volume.
Finding scenes via cue/review, variable speed search, and slow motion playback.
Advancing frame-by-frame and using blank search to find recording ends.
Locating recorded scenes using index signals for photoshots and scenes.
Applying digital effects and zooming during playback of recorded video.
Connecting to a TV for playback and adding music or narration via audio dubbing.
Procedures for copying recorded content to external VHS or S-VHS cassettes.
Digital dubbing using a DV cable and importing pictures via PC connection kit.
Inserting, removing, formatting SD memory cards, and understanding folder structure.
Capturing still images directly from the camera lens or cassette to the SD card.
Viewing still pictures stored on the SD card in multi-picture or single view.
Adding photo titles to images and setting print order (DPOF) for printing.
Transferring still pictures from the camera to a computer using the USB connection kit.
Understanding various screen indicators, warnings, and alarm sounds.
Important notes on remote modes, power, cassette handling, and alarm sounds.
Precautions for using the camera in different environments and avoiding damage.
Care for video heads, battery, cassette, and SD card, plus storage instructions.
Solutions for common issues with power, recording, playback, and card errors.
Definitions of digital video systems, focus, white balance, time code, and memory stop.
Detailed technical specifications for the video camera and AC adapter.
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